Embattled Medford housing chief placed on unpaid leave
The Medford Housing Authority's board placed Robert Covelle on leave after a federal audit found widespread problems in the authority's management. (Boston Globe)
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As Romney courts moderates and independents, his campaign is still working to shore up support from conservatives who have yet to fully support him. (Globe)
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Harvard, BU trustee conflicts are cited
A new report found that Boston University and Harvard University were among 20 schools that did not disclose ties to companies affiliated with school trustees. (Globe)
Love by the pound
Since opening in Salem in 1976, the Northeast Animal Shelter has placed more than 100,000 animals in homes around New England, including 4,400 dogs and cats last year. (Globe)
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Body, suspicious items found in Halifax condo
The discovery of a dead body in a Halifax condominium led to a bomb scare and evacuations. (AP, 6:48 a.m.)
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Woman accused of putting bleach in daughter's eyes
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Protesters strip in Cambodia to demand land titles
A dozen women who stripped down to their underwear were among 100 protesters outside Cambodia's National Assembly demanding land titles they say were promised them after being evicted from their homes. (AP, 5:59 a.m.)
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Document links Warren to Cherokees
A genealogist has uncovered evidence that Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren does have Native American heritage as she claims. (AP, 6:29 a.m.)
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Leonardo's anatomical studies to go on show in UK
The largest-ever collection of Leonardo da Vinci's drawings of the human body is going on display at Buckingham Palace. (AP, 5:10 a.m.)
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